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The student newspaper of Wellesley College since 1901

The Wellesley News

The student newspaper of Wellesley College since 1901

The Wellesley News

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Demystifying Inconclusive COVID-19 Tests

Madison Ann Lee | May 5, 2021

Since Fall 2020, the College has mandated that students, faculty and staff undergo biweekly asymptomatic COVID-19 testing. While one can most often expect either a positive or negative result after their...

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Fans Mourn the Death of Chadwick Boseman, a Superhero On and Off Screen

Madison Ann Lee | September 12, 2020
In a moment of renewed dedication to the Black Lives Matter Movement, Boseman’s passing feels to many in the Black community like a kick in the gut.

Solidarity statements are only the first step

Madison Ann Lee | August 29, 2020

In light of the recent Black Lives Matter Movement that has spread throughout the world, numerous government organizations, institutions, companies and individuals jumped at the opportunity to stand in...

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“Ad Astra” shines a light on the future of space travel

Madison Ann Lee | September 25, 2019

James Gray’s “Ad Astra” follows astronaut Roy McBride, played by Brad Pitt, as he searches for his father and the source of dangerous power surges in deep space. The film has a beautiful visual aesthetic...

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Rumors swirl as Apple looks into acquiring Sony

Madison Ann Lee | September 25, 2019

Apple is no doubt one of the most powerful companies that has ever existed. Over the past decade, Apple has acquired Beats Electronics, Shazam and even Siri, which was originally developed as a completely...

Recent advancements raise questions about the ethics of CGI

Madison Ann Lee | April 23, 2019

With the recent release of Alita: Battle Angel and the subsequent frenzy regarding the titular character’s oversized eyes (designed in reference to the original manga character) the debate over the use...

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Critics raise concerns over a potential monopoly in light of Disney’s acquisition of Fox

Madison Ann Lee | April 11, 2019

The Walt Disney Company recently overcame the last few hurdles in their acquisition of 21st Century Fox, officially closing the $71.3 billion deal as of March 20 of this year. The deal comes after a bidding...

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Jordan Peele’s reboot of “The Twilight Zone” paves the way for more social thriller films

Madison Ann Lee | February 21, 2019

During this year’s desperately boring Super Bowl, one commercial shined bright amongst all the rest, outshining even the game itself. The commercial was presented as a glitch in the coverage of the game...

Sunny Suljic stars in Jonah Hill's directorial debut Photo Courtesy of Vulture

Mid90s Brilliantly Captures the Chaotic Youth Spirit and Marks Jonah Hill’s First Attempt at Directing

Madison Ann Lee | November 7, 2018

Warning: Mild Spoilers for Mid90s, Language “Mid90s”, written and directed by Jonah Hill, follows the coming-of-age story of the young Stevie (Sunny Suljic) in 1990s Los Angeles after he finds a...

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Assassination Nation expertly addresses fear of online privacy in the “age of technology”

Madison Ann Lee | October 3, 2018

Sam Levinson’s surrealist thriller “Assassination Nation” exploits the current fears of many millennials regarding privacy on the internet. In the age of Russian hackers and Instagram modes, this...

Ryan Coogler's "Black Panther" has received critical and commercial acclaim. Photo Courtesy of Walt Disney Pictures.

“Black Panther” ends 35-year public cinema ban in Saudi Arabia

Madison Ann Lee | April 18, 2018

“Black Panther” has become the symbol of ‘black excellence’ for which many audiences have long hoped. It dominated the domestic and foreign box offices for weeks after its release and has raked...

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The 2018 Academy Awards marks the largest step towards inclusion ever and the death of the “Oscar Bait” film

Madison Ann Lee | March 7, 2018

In 2016, the Oscars were plagued with complaints from stars, critics and movie-goers alike about the lack of diversity within the nominees for Best Picture, Best Actor in a Leading Role, Best Actress in...

Netflix finds a golden ticket and a new marketing strategy in David Ayer’s “Bright”

Netflix finds a golden ticket and a new marketing strategy in David Ayer’s “Bright”

Madison Ann Lee | February 21, 2018

Netflix, the poster child of streaming services, has had a few setbacks as of late. They used to dominate the world of quality original content—and still continue to produce a number of widely watched,...

Disney streaming plans pose threat to Netflix’s future

Madison Ann Lee | October 17, 2017

Every month, online streaming service Netflix announces a spread of shows and movies heading towards the chopping block. On the surface, this might seem like just a way for the service to streamline its...

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